A spa virgin's guide to massage. From pan pipes to 'special' pants, spa convert Olly Mann explains how to negotiate the minefield of having a massage. Last month, I landed a new job, presenting an overnight radio show. Good fun, but I now see only a few hours of daylight per day.
A slate roof is expensive; slate can cost between $250 and $600 per square (100 square feet), and depending on the complexity of the roof, my labor costs can run as high as $450 per square.Given the high cost of the slate, it's foolish to scrimp on the quality of the other components. slate roof is expensive; slate can cost between $250 and $600 per square (100 square feet), and depending on the complexity of the roof, my labor costs can run as high as $450 per square.
1 A 1,700-2,100 square foot roof might cost $17,000-$84,000, depending on the location, the quality of the slate and the complexity of the installation process.2  Synthetic slate roof shingles are made from recycled rubber and plastic molded to resemble natural roof slates. Installing a synthetic slate roof runs around $7-$9 or more a square foot, or about $11,900-$18,900 for an average ranch house with a 1,700-2,100 square foot roof.